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When Asked Why She Doesn't Hit Her Sister, Hillary Replies

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When asked why she doesn't hit her sister, Hillary replies, "So my mom won't make me sit in the time-out chair." Which of Kohlberg's stages of moral development does her answer exemplify?


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Preoperational

Refers to Piaget's stage of cognitive development in children aged 2 to 7, characterized by symbolic thinking, egocentrism, and a lack of logical operations.

Cognitive-Developmental Theory

A theory of psychological development that emphasizes the growth and changes in how people think over time, including understanding the nature of intelligence.

Social-Learning Theory

A theory that suggests people learn new behaviors through observation and imitation of others, rather than through direct experience.

Psychoanalytic Theory

A theory of personality development, originated by Sigmund Freud, which emphasizes unconscious motives and conflicts.

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